Beowulf Beowulf lost his battle with the ferocious dragon. But now we know he’s in a better place. Beowulf had achieved a lot in his life, he had defeated many monsters and ruled a gallant strong enough to rip a off that gruesome Grendel’s arm. He also achieved hubris and glory because of his great heroic actions that ultimately were his demise. Beowulf was also awarded with riches by the Danes who were very grateful of his work. Beowulf will always be considerred a great hero, a great king, and a great man by all. Despite being fifty winters older Beowulf vowed to fight this dragon. Unfortunately, Beowulf did not survive that fight. He left this world as a hero. May Beowulf rest in peace.